Tag: Trail Running
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Beyond Quitter’s Day: A Lifelong Rhythm of Fitness, Food, and Family Indulgences
It’s Thursday, January 15, 2026, as I sit down to write this. Just a couple of weeks ago, millions of people kicked off the new year with fitness-related resolutions—whether it was shedding a few pounds, committing to a daily 5K run, hitting the gym, or eating healthier. Apple even ran (or is still running?) a…
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Reevaluating Tradition: A Risky Ride Down the Sled Hill in a Snow-Starved Winter
Today, after several weeks of careful recovery from an ankle injury, I tentatively set out on my first trail run in far too long. As I walked to my usual starting point, I stopped to slip on my micro-spikes. Then, I looked up and spotted the area that’s typically buzzing with tourist families sledding down…
Michael H. Ritterhouse 